Kibitzer
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Her parents really enjoyed the Tennessee visit, and we very complimentary of the coaching staff and atmosphere on campus. Their comments on the facilities were very gracious.
That being said, I'm sure the same was said about the previous schools while visiting.
This is yet another manifestation of the thoughtful approach the Cox family has taken for probably about the past two years. Something like this:
Field and file all incoming letters of interest;
Politely and publicly (in consultation with a close-knit team of, say, coaches, guidance counselors, etc.) reduce the list of suitors to about 25;
Develop a check list of all pertinent evaluation factors (e.g., academics, coaches, campus life, geography, etc.) with some sense of priorities;
Research all on the list and cut it some more;
Develop a schedule of home visits that does not overwhelm the family or interfere with Lauren's athletic or academic development;
Boil the final list down to five and politely but pointedly shoo all others away;
Schedule five official visits and take them - be polite, non-committal and gracious to all hosts;
Finally, in close consultation with most wise and trusted advisers, DECIDE! (and politely thank the four also rans).
Politely and publicly (in consultation with a close-knit team of, say, coaches, guidance counselors, etc.) reduce the list of suitors to about 25;
Develop a check list of all pertinent evaluation factors (e.g., academics, coaches, campus life, geography, etc.) with some sense of priorities;
Research all on the list and cut it some more;
Develop a schedule of home visits that does not overwhelm the family or interfere with Lauren's athletic or academic development;
Boil the final list down to five and politely but pointedly shoo all others away;
Schedule five official visits and take them - be polite, non-committal and gracious to all hosts;
Finally, in close consultation with most wise and trusted advisers, DECIDE! (and politely thank the four also rans).
Lauren is entering the home stretch and will surely make a wise and thoughtful decision.
And go on to glory somewhere.